A photo challenge starting January 5th 2009. One image only, normal size restrictions apply (1000 pixel maximum width or height recommended - if vertical we suggest 700 pixels maximum width). No followup images (comparisons) except by those who have not already posted their one image. Discussion welcome - please only repeat images in discussion posts if absolutely essential. Aster has been appointed moderator of this forum in recognition of her commitment to making it great fun. This does not prevent others from setting challenges!
Forum rules
One image only, normal size restrictions apply (1000 pixel maximum width or height recommended - if vertical we suggest 700 pixels maximum width). No followup images (comparisons) except by those who have not already posted their one image. Discussion welcome - please only repeat images in discussion posts if absolutely essential. Participants should provide basic camera data (body, lens, ISO, mode, exposure over-ride or WB settings), and details of raw processing and subsequent PP.
Seeing that we have some very talented photographers that can convert an avarage photo into magnificent piece of photographic art by adopting their own skills of out-of-camera post-processing, we definitely must have some challenges to cover this area of work.
Please feel free to start your own challenges with your own rules besides the fact that they should include 2 photos of the same scene, one showing the original shot and the second showing the post-processed version.
Sample challenge subject line:
B&A Challenge 1: "Railroads and Trains" > > > ( Before and After Challenge 1: "Railroads and Trains" )
Enjoy!
Yildiz
ps. Thanks for the inspiration for the idea of the challenges Dewarp-Peter!
Forgive me Aster for using this thread, but an example of before and after is perhaps not too out of place.
A rather uninspiring slightly soft shot of a tame firework mid-eruption.
Transformed through post-processing to.. Bushfire! Racing through the forest at night.
(Ok, I have quite an imagination.) But it's hardly a photograph anymore. It is something else, though I don't really know what.
Reality is merely illusion, albeit a persistent one. ~ Albert Einstein To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge. ~ Benjamin Disraeli
Yes, that's a good example indeed. It does look like a bush fire in strong wind.
I think it would be a lot of fun to have these challenges. The images turn out to be very inspiring and does have a way of lierating from the limitations of a dull photo while also escaping the boredom!
